She said she suspected the burglars did not know where the safe was as they had rifled through belongings, scattering paperwork around, but left iPods, computers and expensive tattooing equipment behind.

“It’s obvious they were after one thing,” she added. “I don’t know if someone tipped them off, but I think it’s people who are used to doing this.”

The business, which has four treatment rooms, has been trading for more than 10 years.

“It’s really tough,” said Ms Gold. “I’ve had good years and really bad years.

“I was stolen from before when I first opened and even £50 going missing from a small business can affect it.

“But we’re really happy with the support everyone has showed us on social media, saying how disgusting it is and that they hope the people who did it are found.